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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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